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Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Aftermarket => Topic started by: CapriTypeR on July 14, 2011, 09:39:00 AM

Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: CapriTypeR on July 14, 2011, 09:39:00 AM
After a few years of trying, I FINALLY started the process of having Aussie-style "BubbleTops" made! I visited a very high quality fiberglass shop yesterday, and contracted with them to produce a mold for me. We should have "BubbleTops" for sale within the next couple of months! Target price is currently $400, shipped to anywhere in the US! These are the Australian-style tops, and will be of very high quality, temperature resistant fiberglass.

Here is a link to pictures:
http://ImageEvent.com/roosport/roosportparts (http://ImageEvent.com/roosport/roosportparts)

If anyone is interested, please email me at CapriTypeR@Gmail.com, and I will give you specifics!

---Russ
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: Rocketman on July 15, 2011, 10:46:00 AM
I'm very excited for this!
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: Captain on July 15, 2011, 11:41:00 AM
"Aussie style"  are there different styles/version?

I saw a video on youtube where this guy fabricated one himself.  I've bought all the stuff already under $100, and making from wood mold. It won't be rounded like the "aussie" style but hopefully it turns out ok.  Learn as I go.  Just wish more time available in a day.
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: CapriTypeR on July 15, 2011, 01:04:00 PM
There are 2 styles. The Aussie style is, by far, the most stylish. More rounded curves, and there is a cutout for the seat headrests.
Pictures can be found here:   http://ImageEvent.com/roosport/roosportparts (http://ImageEvent.com/roosport/roosportparts)

--Russ
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Post by: mhowell on August 14, 2011, 05:52:00 AM
Looks like I need to start saving up some Money!!!  That is pure Beauty!!!!
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: PetesPonies on September 11, 2011, 11:21:00 PM
The Roadster cover have been available . .  $295 plus shipping which puts it about $400, same as yours. So what is the difference?? How about making the rear taillight panel for a Clubsprint rear??
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: CapriTypeR on September 12, 2011, 03:13:00 AM
Pete-
The cover that is currently available (in the US), is the Kaminari cover.The price on that, with shipping, is $400, as you said. The difference is ours will be the Aussie style Roadster cover - with more rounded curves, and there is a cutout for the seat headrests.
Pictures can be found here:   http://ImageEvent.com/roosport/roosportparts (http://ImageEvent.com/roosport/roosportparts) .
I have owned over 20 Kaminari style covers in the 13 years I have been involved in these cars. EVERY single one (with NO exception) has been warped. I got tired of having to settle for a crappy product, so we came up with our own.
The mold is still under construction, and we hope to have it completed soon.

We also hope to begin making a ClubSprint-styled kit soon, as well. We plan on 2 styles - a full kit, and just a rear tail light panel with the Clubsprint look. Here is a couple pictures of the 2 different kits:

Full ClubSprint kit:
 (http://photos.imageevent.com/roosport/thecapris/Clubsprint03.jpg)
 (http://photos.imageevent.com/roosport/thecapris/Clubsprint04.jpg)

HalfSprint tail light panel:
  (http://photos.imageevent.com/roosport/thecapris/websize/IMG_2123.jpg)
 (http://photos.imageevent.com/roosport/thecapris/websize/100_4009.JPG)

Production of the HalfSprint panel will probably begin first, followed by the full ClubSprint kit.

--Russ
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Post by: mhowell on September 12, 2011, 12:46:00 PM
Did you get the ClubSprint kit from Australia and are those tickford badges on it? That car is beautiful!!!!
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: PetesPonies on September 12, 2011, 03:16:00 PM
I would love to have the Clubsprint rear section. I have even thought of fabbing one myself from fiberglass, because shipping one from the other side of the world is $$$$. If you need any help with getting the production off the ground, let me know. I have many talents and resources:) I do full time Restoration now. I  have been a Tech Ed Teacher; Autoshop, drafting ,architecture/CAD, machines/metals, Pre-Engineering etc.  Though my teaching days are behind me, my resources are available   (http://smile.gif)  I really want one !!
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: CapriTypeR on September 12, 2011, 04:24:00 PM
MHowell-
The previous owner bought and installed the kit...Yes, those are Tickford emblems! There is NOTHING on the car ANYWHERE that identifies it as a Mercury!!   ;)  

Pete-
Any chance of you making it to the Northeast Capri Gathering next weekend? I will be there with the ClubSprint, and we can discuss some options. I would be willing to utilize your knowledge!

--Russ
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: PetesPonies on September 13, 2011, 01:17:00 AM
I guess I could. Its a bit of a hike for me, being down near Annapolis MD. But I realize many may be traveling farther.Its about a 4 hours trip. If I was able to come up, when would be the best time?? I'm not really into the cruise, just making some eye to eye contact. Plus I have lots of things going on here, so it would be a quick up and back for me. Tell me more please.
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Post by: mcanchola2 on September 13, 2011, 06:26:00 PM
(http://smile.gif)    (http://smile.gif)    (http://smile.gif)    (http://smile.gif)    (http://smile.gif)  CANT WAIT FOR THE BUBBLE TOP RUSS. I WANT ONE!!!  :D    :D    :D
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Post by: luvit on October 11, 2011, 01:27:00 PM
luvit is watching..
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: luvit on November 15, 2011, 08:00:00 AM
i want a bubble top, too.
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: Captain on March 07, 2012, 03:20:00 PM
Just wonder how they bubble tops coming along or has the project been ditched?
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: rcdraco on March 16, 2012, 04:20:00 AM
You want it so bad, make it yourself.  Granted it'll take some doing to get the fiberglass formed and finding a way to mount it properly, but that's the route I'll probably end up taking unless someone can undercut the $500 cost from kaminari.
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: CapriTypeR on March 18, 2012, 03:42:00 PM
We're going to pricing these out at $400, shipped. Beats the Kaminari POS by quite a bit, huh?
The project is still alive and kicking....The fiberglass shop that is doing the mold had to take a break to do other projects and installations (they are a stereo shop and remote start installer). I will be calling them this week to get an update, and to get them moving a bit faster....

-----Russ
Roo-Sport.com
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: Captain on March 19, 2012, 11:19:00 AM
I think I'll wait.
That was my intention, as i mentioned earlier in one of the thread, but it was a lot of work.  It turn out really bad and end up tossing it. Just wasted some $ and time.  I figured the items cost and time.  I'll just pay for the labor.
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: luvit on March 30, 2012, 05:23:00 AM
ok ok.. what's the word, bird?
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Post by: rcdraco on April 01, 2012, 12:54:00 PM
Where is the update promised, or were you too busy stealing parts that people NEED to get their cars finished for summer?
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Post by: CapriTypeR on April 01, 2012, 01:25:00 PM
UPDATE: still waiting on the mold.

Now, what exactly are you accusing me of stealing?
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: CapriTypeR on April 01, 2012, 02:54:00 PM
Well, since you appear to be too scared to answer, let me see if I can guess:

Your bent because I bought that turbo?

Is that it?
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: Marc on August 02, 2012, 09:31:00 AM
While we're on the subject of body mods, that Clubsprint taillight assemby is cool. It would accommodate some of those nicely designed round LED taillights. Wonder if anyone has made that piece outside of Oz?
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: yagrox11 on August 31, 2012, 09:32:00 AM
Would love to hear an update on this! Seems it's been a couple months, and i know I for one am salivating over this.
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: Captain on September 25, 2012, 02:43:00 PM
Just got an offer for my RED hard top and I can use that fund toward this bubble top, if it ever happens  :D . Of course, it's almost time to put her to bed.
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: Gostlrs on January 09, 2013, 05:11:00 PM
OK Russ...I am back in the game.. So you know I want one now....
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Post by: datruepain on April 01, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
Bubble top looks awesome Russ.  How about a kit or part that converts a non 94 capri to fit a 94 capri bumper? I have a 92 and love the rear bumper on the 94 but as we all know it does not fit the 92 without extra pieces that i think look a little weird.
Title: "BubbleTops" AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Post by: Gostlrs on April 02, 2013, 04:51:00 PM
There is a 94 rear bumper on Ebay right now cheap.
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Post by: Crapi Attitude on November 03, 2016, 11:08:54 AM
Did anything ever come of the tail light project?